VBS Expos

Breakout Sessions 1 & 2

Tips and Tricks for a Brighter VBS: 

Ready to transform your VBS space without overwhelming your wallet? This practical and creative class is designed to help leaders and volunteers decorate with confidence, purpose, and smart planning. You’ll discover simple tips and clever tricks for creating high-impact environments using affordable, reusable, and easy-to-find materials.. Whether you’re working with a large decorating team or just a few helpers, this session will equip you with ideas, tools, and strategies to create an engaging VBS atmosphere that inspires kids while staying financially wise.

Guiding Lights: Equipping Buddies and Volunteers to Fully Engage Every Child:

This session will focus on training and equipping “buddies” or inclusion volunteer who work one-on-one with children who need extra support. We’ll cover expectations, proactive strategies, de-escalation tips, and how to partner with parents to make VBS a success. Learn how to be the calm, consistent light that helps every child engage and thrive.

Gospel Tech:

VBS leaders will walk away with practical tools and insights to help children develop healthy habits with technology in today’s digital world. Explore how tech impacts attention, behavior, relationships, and spiritual growth, while learning to recognize both positive uses and potential concerns. Gospel Tech provides ready-to-use ideas, conversation starters, and resources to help leaders partner with families and confidently guide children toward a balanced, Christ-centered approach to technology.

SHINE ON: Equipping Volunteers for Success:

This session is designed to help kid’s ministry leaders recruit with purpose, create a positive team culture, and provide tools that help volunteers feel confident and valued in their roles. Through helpful tips, real-life examples, and ready-to-use ideas, leaders will leave better equipped to build strong volunteer teams who serve with joy, unity, and a shared mission to make kid’s ministry a meaningful experience for every child.

Discipling on the GO: How to Disciple The Family Who is Always Moving:

With families busier than ever, how can we effectively disciple those constantly on the go? We’ll unpack practical methods-from intentional event planning to organic discipleship opportunities-to help families grow in their walk with Christ.

Glow with the Flow: Guiding Behavior in Kid’s Ministry:

We want our communities to engage fully in VBS and Kid’s Ministry -but how do you lead kids when you are not sure about the group dynamic? In this session, we’ll explore practical strategies and guiding principles for creating a calm, Christ-centered environment where kids can focus on the main thing: Jesus.

Illuminate the Messiah in Your Ministry and See Kids Light Up Their World:

In a world full of lies and uncertainty, God has called you to empower kids to reflect the light of Christ and discover how to shine brightly for Him. This session will empower you with exciting lessons, creative activities, and fun games that teach kids to know the Light, Jesus, and illuminate His truth everywhere they go.

Building a Deconstruction-Proof Faith for the Next Generation:

Many kids today hear about Jesus but don’t always see who He truly is. This session will equip leaders with tools to help kids build a confident, lasting faith grounded in the truth of God’s Word. Learn practical ways to guide conversations and help kids walk in the light of truth, even when the world grows confusing or dark.